A comparative study of referendums : government by the people

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A comparative study of referendums : government by the people

Matt Qvortrup

Manchester University Press , Distributed exclusively in the USA by Palgrave, 2005

2nd ed

  • : pbk

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注記

Bibliography: p. [175]-191

Includes index

内容説明・目次

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ISBN 9780719071805

内容説明

Should the people be allowed to decide on difficult policy issues? This is the fundamental problem of democratic theory. 'A comparative study of referendums' provides a starting point for anyone interested in referendums and direct democracy. Combining an account of the political history and philosophy of the referendum, with a thorough assessment of the practical experiences with referendums in western democracies, this book has established itself as the unrivalled market-leader in the field. Fully revised and with new chapters on campaign spending and the administration of referendums, the second edition of this book provides a thorough overview of the theory and practice of referendums. At a time when more and more countries are holding referendums, Professor Qvortrup's book is essential reading for political scientists, journalists and everyone interested in the fundamental issues of democracy. -- .

目次

  • The tale of Bruno: Introduction to the second edition
  • Introduction: Should we have more referendums? 1. The referendum and the ideal of consensus government
  • 2. A. V. Dicey's theory: The referendum as the people's veto
  • 3. Do referendums 'stand in the way of salutary reform'? 4. Is the referendum a constitutional safeguard? 5. The minority veto and the popular referendum: Two case studies
  • Conclusion: Bringing it all back home
  • Appendix A: Campaign spending
  • Appendix B: Regulation of referendums
  • Appendix C: Qualified majorities
  • Index
巻冊次

: pbk ISBN 9780719071812

内容説明

Should the people be allowed to decide on difficult policy issues? This is the fundamental problem of democratic theory. 'A comparative study of referendums' provides a starting point for anyone interested in referendums and direct democracy. Combining an account of the political history and philosophy of the referendum, with a thorough assessment of the practical experiences with referendums in western democracies, this book has established itself as the unrivalled market-leader in the field. Fully revised and with new chapters on campaign spending and the administration of referendums, the second edition of this book provides a thorough overview of the theory and practice of referendums. At a time when more and more countries are holding referendums, Professor Qvortrup's book is essential reading for political scientists, journalists and everyone interested in the fundamental issues of democracy. -- .

目次

The tale of Bruno: Introduction to the second edition Introduction: Should we have more referendums? 1. The referendum and the ideal of consensus government 2. A. V. Dicey's theory: The referendum as the people's veto 3. Do referendums 'stand in the way of salutary reform'? 4. Is the referendum a constitutional safeguard? 5. The minority veto and the popular referendum: Two case studies Conclusion: Bringing it all back home Appendix A: Campaign spending Appendix B: Regulation of referendums Appendix C: Qualified majorities -- .

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詳細情報

  • NII書誌ID(NCID)
    BA72823114
  • ISBN
    • 071907181X
    • 0719071801
  • 出版国コード
    uk
  • タイトル言語コード
    eng
  • 本文言語コード
    eng
  • 出版地
    Manchester,New York
  • ページ数/冊数
    vii, 198 p.
  • 大きさ
    22 cm
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